Made possible by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and the Executive Vice President and Provost of The University of Texas at Austin

Presented in partnership with the Butler School of Music and Fusebox Festival

With commissioning support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Texas Performing Arts presents the world premiere of I L I M A Q, a drum kit opera written by American composer John Luther Adams for percussionist Glenn Kotche, drummer of the alternative rock band Wilco. The concert also features additional works performed by Kotche’s duo On Fillmore, with bassist Darin Gray.

Chicago-based percussionist and composer Glenn Kotche has been called one of the most exciting, creative, and promising composers and performers in modern music, receiving international attention for his “unfailing taste, technique and discipline” ( Chicago Tribune ). He has been commissioned to write pieces for world-renowned ensembles including Kronos Quartet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Sō Percussion, and The Silk Road Ensemble. He is a regular collaborator with contemporary music sextet eighth blackb…